Chooch Rides - 2018 Triumph Speedmaster

[@AV-108]

I can assure you that this is the pinnacle of British motorcycle iconic design lines and engineering coming together to turn heads and take your breath away! Just listen to the sound-absolutely bloody great!

[@wolfster2287]

Man, your enthusiasm is awesome!! Makes me want to go out and buy this right now. Love that engine sound as well! Beautiful!

[@mattgray5608]

Love how excited you get. This bike will be my next purchase, thanks for sharing

[@shanebroomhall]

A few years ago, I wanted a Rocket, test rode one, loved it, but it was quickly sold. Got a 2009 Thunderbird, what an amazing bike. Had i in for a service and was given a SpeedMaster, great bike, and if I hadn't had a Thunderbird would have been very impressed. Nice bikes, and as always Triumph Quality.

[@checker3694]

Liked your review, especially side view of rider on bike gives taller people and idea of fit. Well done

[@rickscott9388]

Because of your review I was totally convince that this would be my first bike upgrading from a Vespa 300. Totally satisfied

[@danielthompson803]

Triumph are knocking it out of the park with great designs, excellent handling dynamics, superb build quality with high quality components. They are reliable bikes nowadays Harley Davidson needs to look at what Triumph has done as HD bikes just can't compete with the quality and reliability of Triumph at sensible prices. The latest generation of triumphs are in a different league from before.

[@MotoChooch]

daniel thompson I will say the new Fat Boy I rode was really nice but not 21k nice. Maybe half that. Biggest problem I see now with Harley is their pricing. Way out of the ballpark of what you actually get

[@danielthompson803]

@@MotoChooch I agree just too expensive for what you get. I think the new designs for 2020 are interesting, I just hope the quality and price are right.

[@bikerbeliever8169]

The new harleys are good, really good. But they are overpriced. That's the problem with HD. Otherwise they make great bikes.

[@AnthonysWestTexasRides]

Loved your enthusiasm while riding this bike! it does sound good!

[@MotoChooch]

Anthony's West Texas Rides thank you!!!

[@AnthonysWestTexasRides]

We don't have a Triumph dealership in San Angelo, Dallas is probably the closest. I did get to do a short ride video of a Triumph Tiger Explorer, it was awesome. That was the first Triumph I have ever gotten the chance to ride. I really like their bikes, wished I could get more chances to ride more models!

[@MotoChooch]

Anthony's West Texas Rides the new 1200 is absolutely incredible if you get the chance to try that one out.

[@brianholbrook4159]

I have a 2015 Speedmaster and can say the forward controls for me are awesome. Not cramped, natural riding position It is awesome. Hoping to get this new one in the next couple of days! .

[@williamknell864]

Passed that one bike like he didn't have a motor. And it's so comfortable. LOL

[@shadowravyn2011]

2020 Speedy... From 2007 H Shadow. Night and day difference! Loving my new "mustang" added to the stable! Great review and the enthusiasm is pushing me to get me and on mine, roflmao...

[@jackchristodoulou197]

I ride a Bonneville T120 which I will one day trade for the speed master for the cruiser style riding, they share the same motor and they have heaps of power and very smooth can’t beat a Triumph.

[@mistermisters4854]

Great video thank you, was wondering did you experience Any vibrations from the handlebars or foot pegs.

[@gabrialavichai9615]

Love my Triumph America LT! But thinking of going next with the Speedmaster. Love Triumphs! Thanks for the review.

[@237KMT]

Traded my 2015 Speedmaster 900 in for this bike. Night and day. And they look like nothing else out there.

[@terencemeehan8237]

I just want to start by saying I really find your reviews and channel to be excellent and I enjoy every one! This bike I like a lot, love the mussel lines to it, however the the chain drive is a deal breaker for me. All my bikes have been shaft or belt for the last 25 years, chain maintenance is a PIA and I refuse to do it. I don’t know why Triumph didn’t use a belt. Also the price of the bike is quite steep. I looked at one in a dealer with the brown seat, pipes and a wind shield and it was over 17 grand! So I bought an Indian scout, and ever looked back. Thanks for your great channel.

[@MotoChooch]

Appreciate the kind words thank you! Yes I agree working with a chain is a bit annoying but it's the price to pay for the rest of the bike that uses it IMO. Honestly, I dread the clean and lube until I do it but then there is something so very satisfying about it when it's all nice and clean :)

[@davidhayes4432]

Great video. I have a 2009 Kawasaki 900 Custom that I really like, but I’ve been thinking about a speedmaster for a while. My only concern is my height at 6-2 and fitting the bike. Love forward controls. Thanks again fr the video.

[@MotoChooch]

It’s small for me a 6’. Vulcan S fits me better honestly.

[@davidhayes4432]

@@MotoChooch My girlfriend just got a 2019 Vulcan S and it rides good. Have you tried the T120?

[@MotoChooch]

@@davidhayes4432 I did! Vid is out there!

[@wunder8962]

What do you think you’re going to be doing to the chain? You should oil it before you ride

[@josephbennett4236]

'Pylon' seat? What's one of them, then?

[@peterwilliamson4296]

Loved the review as very keen on this bike. Can you say your height please for perspective with the bike? Thank you again for the great presentation.

[@MotoChooch]

6’ without shoes/boots :). And thank you!

[@hankwojo]

Wow! Beautiful machine. I want one. I have a 2010 Bonnie that runs like a top but I want one of those!

[@daveminer9217]

Do it and it will be your go to bike from now on. Comfortable, Smooth engine, Great gearing. Nuff said.

[@wickedcoolname399]

I'm not a huge fan of forward controls, in fact, it's one of the reasons why I gave this one a pass. But apparently you can have mid controls from the T120 installed which might be just about right.

[@crimsonghost411]

Love your reviews. You should try and get your hands on a Moto Guzzi Audace if you havnt. I’m torn between the Guzzi and the Speedmaster

[@dannyjonze]

Don't understand wha our mean by forward controls?

[@Alex-io6ky]

you are excited ....good review. how tall are you ?

[@richardsanders3567]

He’s sounds like Doug in the film Up 😄. Very enthusiastic.

[@servicarrider]

I didn't think that you were ever going to get on that god damn thing and ride it. Less yap and more brap.

[@consubandon]

"Pylon" not the same as "pill-eh-yon" seat.

[@robw7676]

😂 Brap Brap get on with it fatty!

[@markjones336]

Yeah!😂

[@scottsummers684]

How is the ride quality and the output performance? The looks and the overall stature doesn't seem to be as appalling as the previous Speed masters in the past years. The handle bar looks ordinary and tasteless for one thing, and if they did not have a tachometer before then maybe they should have it now! Good thing that they retained that double exhaust placement on both side!

[@MotoChooch]

Scott Summers if you’re looking for plush you won’t find it here. Rough roads won’t be this machines strong point. I am in Texas though and most of the roads in my area are really good. Output is amazing I love the engine! Bars are replaceable.

[@martinpotts6925]

Loving your love

[@dadwold]

Just subscribed man, love your enthusiasm. Must get a test ride.Looks like it might be comfortable.

[@MotoChooch]

dadwold thank you!

[@bepponabuco7389]

What happened to RPM Cycles? Where'd they move to?

[@MotoChooch]

They went out of business. 😭

[@CunoWiederhold]

MC, Nice interview! You are very knowledgable and pleasant to listen to. You need to review the Indian Scout as well. I'm curious what your opinions are regarding the Triumph Speedmaster and the Indian Scout. I'm 6' as well so to me, any bike you review will certainly apply to me. Any news on the horizon about adding a belt or shaft drive? That might be a monumental improvement. FYI, Even Jay Leno has one in his garage and he likes it too! Good job! Keep the reviews coming!

[@garthhowe297]

Great sounding bike... but is it comfortable? lol

[@PixartComAu]

Speedmaster is one of the comfiest motorbikes, like ever. The centre of gravity is low, the bike is very stabile, and the riding position very relaxing; even if you have suffer from some in the back, and struggle with naked bikes or leaning forwards which is required for some cafe racers, the riding position on the Speedmaster relieves the pain.

[@Texas240]

@@PixartComAu - I'm pretty sure the question was sarcasm since Chooch said it was comfy 100 times, but thanks for the more detailed explanation of why it's comfy.

[@rickgarcia8481]

Love the excitement, but did you even Rev it out at all, don't think you did more than 45

[@jb1412]

The bike is 15k with tax out the door, what would you say comparing it to Indian scout 4k less?

[@MotoChooch]

jeff wind I would if I rode the scout.

[@raywite6665]

The Big Scout is almost the same price. You are thinking of the entry level one.

[@danielthompson803]

the scout not in the same league with build quality or components which gives the Triumph much better handling dynamics with a more powerful engine.

[@raywite6665]

I've looked at them closly and the build quality is impressive. I do think Triumph is still producing winners ( but my new Thruxton has moisture in the gauges). I'd choose the Triumph anyday but the Indian is a nice machine.

[@daveminer9217]

I paid 12,500 retail including my trade. Traded a 2017 Vctory Octane which is basically an Indian Scout. My octane had 400 miles on it and I wasn't riding it because it lacked comfort. Took one ride on the Triumph, and knew it had the comfort and smooth engine tune that I was wanting. The bike is a tuned, smooth bike in town or on the two lanes.

[@shmac96]

Any reviews of the same bike but with straight bars? Any different in terms of comfort, ergonomics handling etc?

[@guymitchell6801]

This bike is my first cruiser since owning a Hayabusa. I'm 6"1, and I enjoy the torque and comfort

[@Kaasbaas1234]

cruisecontrol!?

[@tinkerscustom9568]

Awesome!

[@robofthewest]

No highway riding?

[@MotoChooch]

robofthewest my first rides mileage is currently limited. Should I actually be picked up by manufacturers someday (not likely) my reviews will be more extensive.

[@specializedrider3720]

He likes it!

[@MrPetrion]

try harley soft tail 114.

[@gerry5134]

Great Review thx i live the the U.K. so watching you pull out onto the wrong side of the road (right hand side) was making me nervous !!! (joke) ;)

[@sachinmali74]

Hugo Malice I understand. Those of us living in countries where we drive on the left side of the road do feel that for a moment.

[@tigerbalm666]

You'd think that motorcycles would be getting 80mpg when a car gets 40 mpg and much heavier.

[@gabbyhayes1568]

What car other than hybrids get 40 mpg.?

[@paulhickie9148]

Love it 😍.

[@rockintigger]

The brakes have only done 20 mls. they need bedding in you muppet. You said to be carefull of the tires, so the same should go for the brakes yeah, for a couple a hundred miles.

[@sylvizx]

May be he shouldn't of adjusted the front brake as soon as he sat his 285lb frame on it

[@patthewoodboy]

you adjust the reach of the brake lever to suit your hand size.. or did you not know that.

[@901pics]

Looks like my calf would be right on the pipe..WTH

[@ozjuice]

hi viz brian

[@jayakrishna5693]

I thought you were going to say 285 wet with food in you 😂😂

[@008jim]

calm down add man

[@trigmachine]

Wow that's yellow

[@ahmedakajoe]

Hello ❤️👋

[@masteroogway3800]

Ahmed Tarek hi

[@kevincraig8257]

Very nice bike but you do feel like it's small maybe it's the seating position my wife has one

[@MotoChooch]

Kevin Craig that’s why they made the Rocket 😁

[@bruceburns1672]

You are the third video I have looked at for this model bike and all have had their helmets on and have muffled voices and sniveling , bloody annoying .

[@wickedcoolname5756]

Bruce Burns Yeah, they should ride without a helmet and also hire a Hollywood sound engineer for you so when you listen to their free video it will make you happy. How is the sound quality on the motorcycle review videos that you post? Maybe these guys can get some pointers from your production techniques Mr.Tarantino.

[@bruceburns1672]

Wanking CockLame If you are going to do something in this world at least do it right , these second rate amateur reviews did not , now if you don't like my opinion , stiff shit , now fuck off , do you get the picture .

[@James-ec7qx]

Wicked Coolname I agree..seems a bit critical. These people are doing it for free and they are usually a brilliant resource to finding out more about topics from everyday people, rather than professional outfits who will likely be biased. Who gives a fuck about the sound, the overall quality is great..I thought so anyways

[@xxdummyfreshful]

Bruce Burns What was wrong with the sound quality, it’s fine, I watch a lot of reviews on the tube, in my opinion Cooch gives one of the best!

[@malcolmmathers2690]

nice bike but useless fuel range

[@archiguitarchi]

If I had a dollar for every time you repeated yourself I could make a downpayment on this bike, LOL!

[@jetcarddude]

Thank God for mute.

[@tigerbalm666]

65mpg? LMAO..more like 40mpg.....

[@voxer99]

No, the subtitle at 1:23 says 65 mpg.

[@colindebourg9012]

No reason why it shouldnt do 65mpg, i did 200 miles straight on my T120 doing 70 - 90mph where possible and it returned 67mpg.

[@katana258]

hey fuck tard one adjust the chain behind the mufflers at the '' CHAIN ADJUSTMENT '' ..oh you mean the up and down movement of the chain try going under the muffler .. ok got it ass wipe